GB - Stratford-on-Avon - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

17f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Soft (Good to Soft in places)

12.0K

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Verdict

An uncompetitive race which can go the way of GAELIC RAMBLER, who has been lightly raced under Rules to date and caught the eye under considerate handling at Southwell last month. Xcitations confirmed he's still capable at this level when runner-up at Leicester last time and will pose the biggest threat. Non Stop can complete the 1-2-3.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Runner-up in 2 points and ran only twice over hurdles last spring. Weakening when unseating 3 out in Wincanton handicap chase on reappearance but shaped quite well under a hands-and-heels ride when third at Southwell 3 weeks ago. Remains with potential over fences. 1st Pick 4 Gaelic Rambler (Ire) Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill J: Jonjo O'neill Jr. T: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill	97	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Runner-up in 2 points and ran only twice over hurdles last spring. Weakening when unseating 3 out in Wincanton handicap chase on reappearance but shaped quite well under a hands-and-heels ride when third at Southwell 3 weeks ago. Remains with potential over fences.
1	Veteran has edged down the weights and stepped up markedly on his reappearance when runner-up in a 4-runner handicap chase at Leicester (15.9f, soft) 13 days ago. Had the run of the race there but he's the only obvious front runner again here and he should be in the mix. 2nd Pick 1 Xcitations Jockey: Jack Andrews Trainer: Pam Sly J: Jack Andrews T: Pam Sly	100	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Veteran has edged down the weights and stepped up markedly on his reappearance when runner-up in a 4-runner handicap chase at Leicester (15.9f, soft) 13 days ago. Had the run of the race there but he's the only obvious front runner again here and he should be in the mix.
3	Runner-up twice over fences last season and was better than ever when winning a handicap hurdle at Wincanton in December. Not in the same form back chasing at Plumpton last time and his jumping remains a slight concern over the larger obstacles. 3rd Pick 3 Non Stop (Fr) Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Joe Tizzard J: Brendan Powell T: Joe Tizzard	98	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Runner-up twice over fences last season and was better than ever when winning a handicap hurdle at Wincanton in December. Not in the same form back chasing at Plumpton last time and his jumping remains a slight concern over the larger obstacles.

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